Dale’s Youth Team have returned to the club to begin their pre-season training, including the seven new first year scholars who have joined up with the squad.
All seven of the players have made their way through Dale's successful Academy, and featured regularly in the under-18's matchday squad last season.
They signed their two-year full-time scholarships at the club last Friday, and you can put a face to the name with the introductory video below.
Louis White – Midfielder – At the club since the age of 15.
Lewis Bradley – Midfielder – At the club since the age of 13.
Fabio Tavares – Forward – At the club since the age of 15.
Juwon Hamzat – Left Back – At the club since the age of 14.
Florent Hoti – Midfielder – At the club since the age of 10.
Florian Yonsian – Forward – At the club since the age of 14.
James Neild – Centre Back – At the club since the age of 14.
You can see details of the Youth Team's pre-season fixture schedule by clikcing here.